Real Techniques Bold metals collection : essentials collection : first impressions

Real Techniques Bold Metals Essentials Collections With Clutch : £25 @ Boots

The bold metals collection dropped into stores last year, and I think its safe to say the brush game was changed forever. A sucker for anything rose gold or metallic, I knew I'd get my hands on some of these beauties eventually, however the price tag had really put me off seeing as my current brushes were doing me just fine. My other half brought me this set on my birthday and I think for three brushes £25 is fairly affordable. I've been a loyal user of Real Techniques ever since I brought my first foundation stippling brush from them.

This set came with a clutch but it wasn't to my taste so I've disposed of that (soz) this set came with the 200 oval shadow (silver brush) 300 tapered blush (rose gold brush) and exclusive103 angled powder brush (gold brush)

For anyone wanting to get to grips with real techniques I think this kit is a really good starting point, as you're covering all areas here. I've been using the 103 to set my face with powder and the quality of these brushes is second to none, thick and luxurious they pick up just the right amount of product. I was surprised to find they have a weighty quality about them too, adding the expensive feel of the brushes. I personally haven't stepped away from my urban decay naked eyeshadow brush for this offering as of yet, but it does make a sound alternative. The 300 also makes for some easy highlighting. Overall I'm really happy with this set and would recommend to rookies and makeup gurus alike!

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Friday's face 001

Face : Benefit Porefessional, MAC Studio Fix NC15, Rimmel Stay Matte in '001 Transparent', Rimmel Eyebrow pencil in 'Black brown', MUA Mosaic bronzer 
Eyes : MUA Heaven eye shadow palette, Estee Lauder lash primer plus, 2 True liquid liner, Collection 2000 skyscraper mascara
Lips : Barry M limited edition lipgloss 


Just a quick one before i travel half way across the country to go home for the weekend again. I've been really really unwell the last couple of days. ovaries are nothing but hassle when it comes to me. I'm sick to death of polycystic ovarian syndrome and the hold it has over my life. On a brighter note I feel I've really developed a routine in my day to day face. I've finally settled on regular products and I'm more than happy with their results.

 What are you doing this weekend?

MUA Heaven & Earth Palette

I had extra money left over this weekend so i had a little shop around in superdrug and boots and was delighted to find that the MUA Heaven and earth palette had finally come in stock in the superdrug in Southampton where I live. I use neutral eyeshadow on a daily basis, and at night i like to keep the colour on my eyes subtle so it doesn't clash with the lipstick i'm wearing. I've always wanted the Naked Palette by Urban Decay but the price tag is way off my budget right now so since MUA had such brilliant reviews by beauty bloggers such as http://hayleycakes.blogspot.com i decided i'd try this one out. Firstly the price tag at £4.99 is a complete bargain. All of the colours applied easily and didnt fall under my eyes when i applied with an eyeshadow brush. They lasted around 6 hours for me on a day where i'd been for a meal and walked outside. The lighter shades are perfect for highlighting the corner of your eyes and brow bone and darker shades allow wicked contours for sockets etc. Not sure i'll be using it on a daily basis - and if i do i'll be keeping it to a small amount to not look overdone. Chuffed with this product and will definitely be buying more MUA products from now on. 5/5 for me!

What do you think of MUA palettes?